Youth Enrichment Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Status:  under 29 hours/week 
Location:  1111 W. Washington St. West Bend, WI 53095
Wage: $15/hour 
Benefit Package Including : Free Y Membership; Program Discounts including Child Care, School Age Care, and Day Camp 
Hours:  Classes run Monday-Friday between 9am-12pm. Looking for Tuesday daytime availability.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Youth Program Instructor is responsible for class leadership to promote developmental skills to program members in a safe, professional, and caring manner while assisting them in working towards positive self-image and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans class activities that are age appropriate and contribute to the personal growth and self-esteem of the participants.
2. Maintains a safe and orderly environment, including housekeeping duties, set up and take down of classroom.
3. Implements lesson plans with fun and enthusiasm while interacting with children at their level and providing an enriching experience for participants.
4. Problem solves issues, concerns, incidents, and reports to supervisor with possible solutions.
5. Greets and communicates with parents, keeps all interactions positive and is sensitive to the feelings of children and parents.
6. Prepared and ready to teach prior to the start of class.
7. When necessary, finds a sub and provides all lesson plans.
8. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruit's volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.